TJ PTSA Academic Committee will host a senior sharing for underclass students at 8pm on June 7th. All students and parents are welcome to attend. It will be in a zoom meeting form. Details will be shared when the date is coming close.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYrcu-pqTsrGtKhk7CvZgsue2UuJtfllHSM
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Calling all Class of 2023 and 2024 students! Let’s celebrate the end of the school year together with some outdoor fun.
On Sunday, June 6th, join us for outdoor games, refreshments, and some real, in-person interactions (with masks)!
Nottoway Park has tons of amenities and is conveniently located near 66, 495, and 123.
Please register to attend @ https://tinyurl.com/tj2324picnic.
Parents, if you are interested in helping out, please contact Yvette at yvette_rivers@hotmail.com.
The PTSA Diversity Committee of the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology will hold its last Diversity in STEM Talk for the school year in May! This series is especially for elementary and middle school students in grades 4-8.
Dr. Zephania Birech will be our guest on Monday, May 17, at 6 p.m. He will be joining us all the way from the University of Nairobi in Kenya. Dr. Birech earned his Bachelors of Education with a major in Physics and a minor in Mathematics from Kenyatta University, Kenya in 2000. He then taught physics for seven years at a Kenyan high school before pursuing his doctoral degree at the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, where he earned his Ph.D. in Physics in 2012. Dr. Birech is currently a Lecturer — equivalent to an associate professor at U.S. universities — in the Department of Physics of the University of Nairobi. He is leading a laser physics research group to investigate light-matter interactions for solar energy harvesting and single-molecule detection. Join us in May to find out more about Dr. Birech and his projects!
– What sparked his interest in physics?
– What does he enjoy most about physics?
– How does he merge research and teaching as a physics professor?
– What would he recommend to students who want to pursue a career in science?
– What else would you like to know?
Parents, register at this Zoom link*: http://bit.ly/TJStemTalk5
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
*To ensure you receive the Zoom link, do not use an FCPS schools student email account!
Submit questions in advance here: https://bit.ly/tjdiversitytalks
Information and recordings from past Diversity in STEM Talks can be found on the TJ PTSA Diversity Committee webpage: https://tjptsa.com/committees/diversity/
Learn About the College Admissions Experience From TJ Class of 2021 Who Will Share Their Advice & Lessons Learned.
Agenda
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https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAsd-CprTwsGt1zcPMvtjvj9i5aCkXlCKxO
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
The TJ PTSA Hospitality Committee has organized a Teacher Appreciation Lunch on Monday May 3rd as part of Teacher Appreciation Week. The teachers are always appreciative of the TJ PTSA organizing these lunches as it gives them a rare opportunity to fellowship with their friends and coworkers at work outside of their immediate division.
Thank you for your generous donations and membership purchases which fund these events.
Brought to you by the TJ PTSA Health & Wellness Committee
Students from TJ Minds Matter kick off Stress Less, Laugh More Week by painting the rock with messages of encouragement before AP Exams. TJ students will see other activities over the week to increase awareness of mental health resources and spread positivity and connection. Since we haven’t been able to host therapy dogs this year, there will be a Share Your Pet day this week (students at home can share live and in person students can bring a photo to share) during classes.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMod-GqrjwqHdyCK7QjcdmONchmgRI8H7-O
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Do NOT share the link you receive as it only allows one device to join.
Students: Do you ever wonder if your personality is compatible with leadership? Do people ever tell you that you need to be more assertive or more chill in group projects?
Come to Honor Council during A and B block on Wednesday, April 28 to take a personal strengths assessment and hear Dr. Nance Lucas speak about how to understand and implement your strengths! You can also discuss your results with others.
Parents: Encourage your student to sign up for this great opportunity (in ion/8th period signups) to take the Gallup Organizations’ Clifton Strengths Finder Assessment for free.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEqdu6pqTwpHtHRZeP2GGKhEKzDJZlF5tsh
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Do NOT share the link you receive as it only allows one device to join.
Senior Families, please mark your calendars! We are going to have an Outdoor Senior Celebration Party on Sunday, June 6th.
Rain date is scheduled for Sunday, June 13th. It will be held at TJ Stadium and athletic practice fields.
Tickets are $50 each and can be purchased via AtoZ Connect (https://atozconnect. com/cls/login.php) through May 15.
Financial assistance is available to students who qualify for FRM by submitting a completed and signed 2021 Senior Celebration Party Consent Form to Ms. Danielle Armstrong.
